Food & Beverages

Food law has grown beyond a simple regulatory activity, and is now captured within a wider legal context. The growth in importance of food regulations requires dedicated legal advice and support. Our specialist team guides food and business operators through this legal landscape.

With you every step of the way

Our team has the expertise to work with you on all food-related regulatory, legal, and tax issues, ensuring you always keep sight of your broader business objectives as you undertake your day-to-day food and beverage activities. Our unique multi-disciplined and dedicated approach offers you a genuine partnership for all activities: strategic advice, drafting contracts, handling transactions, or representing clients before administrative authorities.

Integrated approach

Food law is not just a matter of regulations; it is part of a much wider legal context. Our team has extensive experience in local, international and EU food law, and brings together experts in the following areas: market practices, commercial, competition, international trade, VAT, customs, financial, corporate and M&A, administrative and litigation.

How we can help you

We will assist you with every aspect of your business:

risk assessment with regard to regulatory aspects;

strategic advice;

product development;

drafting contracts;

handling complex transactions from inception to closing;

administrative issues;

including food safety authorities;

representing you in court and in alternative dispute resolution.

Sourcing, production and pre-market authorisations

Import and trade

Distribution and marketing

We also keep you up to speed on legislative and regulatory changes, carry-out risk analyses and draft risk management schemes.